Exotic Mango Chicken Delight
Ingredients: 17
A tropical fusion of flavors with juicy mango, coconut, and a hint of rum, served with fragrant rice and sweet fried plantains.
Ingredients
| ½ | cup raisins |
|---|---|
| 4 | tablespoons dark rum |
| ½ | cup dried coconut |
| ½ | cup milk |
| 2 | tablespoons vegetable oil, divided |
| 1 | lb chicken breast |
| 1 | onion, chopped |
| 2 | butternut squash, small cubes |
| 5 | garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| 1 | scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed and very finely chopped (the size is up to you) |
| salt and pepper | |
| 1 | teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1 | teaspoon curry powder |
| 1 | red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into short strips |
| 1 ½ | cups chicken stock (approx) |
| 1 | mango, cut into cubes |
| 1 | tablespoon lime juice (or more) |
Instructions
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- Begin by soaking the raisins in the dark rum for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to plump them up.
- Combine the dried coconut with the milk, and set the mixture aside to infuse.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and sear the cubed chicken until golden brown; then, remove it from the pan.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Introduce the chopped onion, butternut squash, finely chopped garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté the mixture over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the ground ginger and curry powder into the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Mix in the strips of sweet bell peppers, the coconut milk mixture, and enough chicken stock to create a luscious sauce. Return the seared chicken to the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- After simmering, add the plump rum-soaked raisins and the cubes of fresh mango to the skillet.
- Warm the dish through, then finish with a splash of bright lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve this Exotic Mango Chicken Delight with aromatic jasmine rice and crispy fried slices of sweet plantains for a truly tropical experience.
Jul 20, 2024